GUELPH 鈥 The University of Guelph (U of G) is co-leading a $15-million initiative that has the potential to help Canada be better prepared for future pandemics.
Spinners, weavers and yarn galore at Fergus Fibre Fest
FERGUS 鈥 You don鈥檛 have to be into knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet to find something worth checking out at the Fergus Fibre Festival on May 25.
Widened driveways in Rockwood subdivision a concern as 91大黄鸭 considers bylaw amendment
BRUCEDALE 鈥 Residents of a Rockwood subdivision are concerned a zoning bylaw amendment aimed at addressing a previous oversight could mean trouble for those of them who have widened their driveways.
Refurbished plaque connects John Black Public School students to Pierpoint history
FERGUS 鈥 It has been nearly 30 years since a plaque commemorating the life of Richard Pierpoint was first installed at John Black Public School, but it is clear the marker continues to play an important role in connecting students to Black history.
Gilbert Rugby honours local club president
FERGUS 鈥 When Joe Bowley moved to Canada from England nearly 20 years ago, he found a home at the Fergus Highland Rugby Club.
Ontario Agricultural College marks 150th anniversary
GUELPH 鈥 The Ontario Agricultural College launched its 150th anniversary celebrations on May 1 with an event for faculty, staff and students featuring ice cream made on campus with ingredients from the college.
Erin, Rockwood post offices among possible housing sites
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥 鈥淏uilding Homes on Public Lands鈥 is a section in the 鈥淢ore Affordable Homes鈥 chapter of the 2024 federal budget, and two Wellington County post office properties might be among those that could be considered for housing in the future.
Author Ed Butts publishes Guelph Stories featuring history of Royal City
GUELPH 鈥 After a decade of writing about Guelph鈥檚 history for local newspapers, local author Ed Butts had more than enough material for a book.
Arnold Schwarzenegger filming Netflix series FUBAR in Elora
ELORA 鈥 Arnold Schwarzenegger is in downtown Elora this week, filming scenes for the Netflix series FUBAR.
Centre Wellington pickleball pair earns spot in Canada games
KITCHENER 鈥 Centre Wellington residents Bryce Richardson and Tim Porter are heading to the 2024 summer games 鈥 the Canada 55+ Summer Games that is.
Author Ed Butts publishes ‘Guelph Stories’ featuring history of Royal City
GUELPH 鈥 After a decade of writing about Guelph鈥檚 history for local newspapers, local author Ed Butts had more than enough material for a book. The result is 'Guelph Stories', a self-published volume made up of his newspaper stories.
County MPs say 鈥榯ax and spend鈥 budget will negatively hit farmers
OTTAWA 鈥 Wellington-Halton Hills MP 91大黄鸭 Chong and Perth-Wellington MP John Nater share a similar pessimism when it comes to the federal budget released last week.
Donations down, demand up as United Way doles out $1.5 million
GUELPH 鈥 On April 16, United Way announced it had invested $1.5 million in 51 programs across Guelph and Wellington and Dufferin counties. But funding requests were much higher 鈥 more than twice what was available to distribute.